Sheila Alessi

About

Sheila Alessi is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, United States. Her research focuses on substance use disorders, including predictors of suicidal ideation among patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment and the impact of tobacco use on clinical outcomes in individuals with type 1 diabetes. She has also contributed to the understanding of alcohol use disorder through the exploration of wearable biosensors and the effectiveness of treatment methodologies, including deep brain stimulation and contingency management.